Category Archives: personal

rule breaker.

Posted on 30 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

I want to accept every award because I’m so touched that you’re reading and enjoying my blog enough to recognize me with these honors. Now, if only they all came with a giant monetary prize! That would be fabulous! Thank … Continue reading →

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enlightenment?

Posted on 22 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

I feel like I’ve had an epiphany. Maybe. Half an epiphany? Maybe. I have my ups and downs. At certain times of the day or times of the week, I suspect the ‘downs‘ are coming. Yet I haven’t been able … Continue reading →

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how I met their father. part 3.

Posted on 15 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

Previous installments:  Part 1 – Fame Part 2 – Sandra Goes Wild   Part 3 – Sandra Grows Up… and Down. [or Sandra Consumes the Whole Internet.] What better place for a bitter, cynical twenty-something than the Internet? After a successful, or … Continue reading →

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the gift of freedom.

Posted on 11 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

the gift of freedom. The reason she hated me never made sense. In her head, I committed some great offense. Her cruel, harsh words were a mystery at first. I only lived my life, chased my dreams, not hers. I … Continue reading →

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seconds later.

Posted on 10 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

seconds later. I woke up feeling hope today, Rested, strong, maybe even okay. But seconds later… My insides twisted into knots, Worry and fear invading my thoughts. I knew just how to clear my head – Straighten up this room … Continue reading →

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dreadful conversation.

Posted on 10 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

Every year, the conversation I dread sneaks up on me like a big bad stomach virus. Christmas. What do your kids want for Christmas? Where’s your list? You have a list, right? For everyone, right? What do you want for … Continue reading →

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my true love.

Posted on 9 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

my true love. You wrap me up and keep me warm – Comforted, loved, and safe from harm. You lift me when I’m broken down. I cannot live without you around. You give me strength, you give me hope. You make … Continue reading →

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my head may explode.

Posted on 9 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

Frustrated. We are not in the best financial situation right now. John has a decent job that he likes and he’s been there for years. I got laid off many many months ago and I remain unemployed. We have money … Continue reading →

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